AED 477 Find Cheap Flights from Athens to Abu Dhabi – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Abu Dhabi:

• Earliest: departs at 06:40 and lands at 11:10
• Latest: departs at 13:50 and lands at 18:20.

The flight takes about 4h 30m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Athens to Abu Dhabi.

A direct flight from Athens to Abu Dhabi takes 4h 30m, covering 5,248 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Athens to Abu Dhabi range from AED 846 to AED 1,833, with an average of AED 1,286 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 846 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the AED 1,286 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 776 return via Larnaca (LCA), compared with AED 1,245 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 103–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to Abu Dhabi flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Athens to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 582, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

Flights from Athens to Abu Dhabi usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Abu Dhabi route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 02m.

One-stop flights from Athens to Abu Dhabi most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Larnaca (LCA) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Athens to Abu Dhabi. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 947 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 1,652, a difference of AED 705.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Athens and Abu Dhabi.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 27m, compared to 8h 05m via Istanbul (IST) and 8h 35m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

Abu Dhabi is 1 hour ahead of Athens (Gulf Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Zayed Sports City Stadium, and Yas Marina Circuit - F1. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Athens to Abu Dhabi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.